UCI MTB MARATHON SERIES - Absa Cape Epic 2021
17 Oct 2021 -24 Oct 2021
ZA, Cape Town - Western Cape
SSR
The UCI MTB Marathon Series is a prestigious international mountain biking event that attracts top athletes from around the world. One of the highlights of the series is the Absa Cape Epic, which took place from 17 Oct 2021 to 24 Oct 2021. This grueling race is known for its challenging terrain and competitive field, making it a must-watch event for fans of the sport.
The Absa Cape Epic 2021 was held in the beautiful city of Cape Town, located in the Western Cape of South Africa. This location offers a unique and challenging landscape for the race, with a mix of steep climbs, technical descents, and stunning views. The race is not only a test of physical endurance but also of mental strength, as riders have to navigate through the tough course while battling the elements.
The 2021 edition of the race was a thrilling spectacle, with athletes pushing their limits over the course of eight days. The UCI MTB Marathon Series - Absa Cape Epic 2021 in Cape Town, Western Cape was a testament to the spirit of mountain biking, showcasing the sport at its most intense and exciting. The event was a great success, further cementing its reputation as one of the most challenging and prestigious races in the UCI MTB Marathon Series.
The Absa Cape Epic 2021 was held in the beautiful city of Cape Town, located in the Western Cape of South Africa. This location offers a unique and challenging landscape for the race, with a mix of steep climbs, technical descents, and stunning views. The race is not only a test of physical endurance but also of mental strength, as riders have to navigate through the tough course while battling the elements.
The 2021 edition of the race was a thrilling spectacle, with athletes pushing their limits over the course of eight days. The UCI MTB Marathon Series - Absa Cape Epic 2021 in Cape Town, Western Cape was a testament to the spirit of mountain biking, showcasing the sport at its most intense and exciting. The event was a great success, further cementing its reputation as one of the most challenging and prestigious races in the UCI MTB Marathon Series.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
September 06, 2025 - 15:00
Local Time Zone: Africa/Johannesburg
18.3ºC 64.9ºf 
- 0 inches
- 13.7 km/h S
- Humidity: 64%
THIS EDITION
MEN
| Winner(s): |  BEERS Matthew |
 SARROU Jordan |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 25:17:29 |
| Median age: | 29 |
| Riders: | 62 |
| DNF: | 12 |
WOMEN
| Winner(s): |  FREI Sina |
 STIGGER Laura |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 30:39:53 |
| Median age: | 31 |
| Riders: | 22 |
| DNF: | 2 |
ALL EDITIONS
MEN
| Youngest winner: |
STANDER Burry
|
23 years |
| Winner more times: |
SAUSER Christoph |
4 times |
| Race record: |
BEERS Matthew |
25:17:29 |
LATEST WINNERS
| 2021 | SARROU Jordan |
28 years | 25:17:29 |
| 2019 | FORSTER Lars |
25 years | 26:09:45 |
| 2018 |  GROTTS Howard |
25 years | 25:29:49 |
| 2017 | STIRNEMANN Matthias |
25 years | 26:35:06,5 |
| 2016 |  PLATT Karl |
38 years | 28:13:28 |
| 2015 | SAUSER Christoph |
38 years | 31:00:57 |
| 2014 | MENNEN Robert |
28 years | 30:31:59 |
| 2013 | SAUSER Christoph |
36 years | 29:40:44 |
| 2012 | STANDER Burry |
24 years | 31:46:50 |
| 2011 | STANDER Burry |
23 years | 28:44:44 |
| 2010 | SAHM Stefan |
33 years | 29:47:46 |
WOMEN
| Youngest winner: |
STIGGER Laura
|
21 years |
| Winner more times: |
 LANGVAD Annika |
4 times |
| Race record: |
COURTNEY Kate |
29:57:06 |
LATEST WINNERS
| 2021 | STIGGER Laura |
21 years | 30:39:53 |
| 2019 | VAN DER BREGGEN Anna | 0 years | 31:26:41 |
| 2018 | COURTNEY Kate |
22 years | 29:57:06 |
| 2017 |  STENERHAG Jennie |
0 years | 31:39:43,7 |
| 2016 | LÜTHI Ariane |
32 years | 33:30:48 |
| 2015 | LÜTHI Ariane |
31 years | 37:07:25 |
| 2013 | SPEEDY Yolande |
36 years | 38:58:51 |
| 2012 |  BIGHAM Sally |
33 years | 38:34:11 |
RACES
THIS EDITION
MEN
| Winner(s): | BEERS Matthew |
| SARROU Jordan |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 25:17:29 |
| Median age: | 29 |
| Riders: | 62 |
| DNF: | 12 |
WOMEN
| Winner(s): | FREI Sina |
| STIGGER Laura |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 30:39:53 |
| Median age: | 31 |
| Riders: | 22 |
| DNF: | 2 |
ALL EDITIONS
MEN
| Youngest winner: |
STANDER Burry
|
23 years |
| Winner more times: |
SAUSER Christoph |
4 times |
| Race record: |
SCHURTER Nino |
23:12:39 |
LATEST WINNERS
| 2025 | SCHURTER Nino |
38 years | 23:12:39 |
| 2024 | GROTTS Howard |
31 years | 25:22:17 |
| 2023 | BLEVINS Christopher |
25 years | 26:17:04 |
| 2022 | BAUM Lukas |
27 years | 27:44:06 |
| 2021 | SARROU Jordan |
28 years | 25:17:29 |
| 2019 | FORSTER Lars |
25 years | 26:09:45 |
| 2018 | GROTTS Howard |
25 years | 25:29:49 |
| 2017 | STIRNEMANN Matthias |
25 years | 26:35:06,5 |
| 2016 | PLATT Karl |
38 years | 28:13:28 |
| 2015 | SAUSER Christoph |
38 years | 31:00:57 |
| 2014 | MENNEN Robert |
28 years | 30:31:59 |
| 2013 | SAUSER Christoph |
36 years | 29:40:44 |
| 2012 | STANDER Burry |
24 years | 31:46:50 |
| 2011 | STANDER Burry |
23 years | 28:44:44 |
| 2010 | SAHM Stefan |
33 years | 29:47:46 |
WOMEN
| Youngest winner: |
STIGGER Laura
|
21 years |
| Winner more times: |
LANGVAD Annika |
5 times |
| Race record: |
LANGVAD Annika |
29:03:10 |
LATEST WINNERS
| 2025 |  GOMEZ VILLAFANE Sofia |
30 years | 29:03:10 |
| 2024 | KOLLER Nicole |
26 years | 30:56:22 |
| 2023 |  LOOSER Vera |
29 years | 33:11:38 |
| 2022 | BATTEN Haley |
23 years | 33:41:11 |
| 2021 | STIGGER Laura |
21 years | 30:39:53 |
| 2019 | VAN DER BREGGEN Anna | 0 years | 31:26:41 |
| 2018 | COURTNEY Kate |
22 years | 29:57:06 |
| 2017 | STENERHAG Jennie |
0 years | 31:39:43,7 |
| 2016 | LÜTHI Ariane |
32 years | 33:30:48 |
| 2015 | LÜTHI Ariane |
31 years | 37:07:25 |
| 2013 | SPEEDY Yolande |
36 years | 38:58:51 |
| 2012 | BIGHAM Sally |
33 years | 38:34:11 |